"I'm just saying my family is poor, that shouldn't be an issue, right? They can't actually make up stories about my family being poor. If they dare to spread other rumors, I'll let them know what society is like!" Jiang Mianmian laughed, linking arms with Qian Xiaoguo as they left the classroom.
As they emerged, they saw Yun Bujun coming out of his classroom with his classmates. Qian Xiaoguo was startled and quickly lowered her head, pulling Mianmian along. Mianmian also didn't dare to look at Yun Bujun. The events of the morning were still vivid, making her feel ashamed.
They didn't stop until they reached the school gate. Mianmian saw Yun Bujun's girlfriend, whom she had seen that morning. Zhao Mai, seeing Yun Bujun emerge, immediately rushed over and gave him a big hug. Yun Bujun frowned and pushed her away, his expression showing displeasure. However, he gave her face and didn't make a scene on the spot. "Let's go!"
The others glanced at Mianmian before following Yun Bujun away.
Zhao Mai looked at Mianmian, puzzled, and asked, "Why were they all looking at you? It seems like the school bully looked at you too."
"It's all because I'm too beautiful! Naturally gorgeous, who wouldn't want to look?" Jiang Mianmian said narcissistically, playfully brushing off the situation.
"That's true, but they're not as lucky as me. I get to admire your beauty up close," Qian Xiaoguo also said with pride.
Mianmian was amused by her. This girl was too cute. She couldn't help but glance again at the receding crowd. Mianmian truly felt that she and Yun Bujun's group were not from the same world.
She should stay away from them in the future. She didn't want to be a bad influence and worry her parents.
"Let's go, I'll treat you to bubble tea." Mianmian decided not to overthink it and pulled Qian Xiaoguo to buy bubble tea and some fried skewers from a street vendor.
After buying their treats, the two girls ate and drank as they walked. Mianmian suddenly remembered that her father hadn't answered her call that morning. She took out her phone and called him again. This time, Jiang Jingxiu answered quickly.
"Dad, why didn't you answer my call this morning? You made me so worried," Mianmian complained.
"Sorry, my dear. Dad had something that made it inconvenient to answer the phone this morning. I knew you were in class, so I didn't bother you." Jiang Jingxiu's mood had improved a lot after clarifying the misunderstanding with Jiang Mi.
"Mom said she can't accompany me tonight. I plan to take the bus home," Mianmian said.
"..."
"What else did your mother say?" Jiang Jingxiu became nervous, wanting to know what else Jiang Mi had told their daughter.
"She didn't say much, just that there was something urgent and I should go home first, and she'd come to see me tomorrow." Mianmian had only received a text message from her mother. She figured her mother must be very busy and hadn't called back yet, planning to call her again later. "Dad, do you know what happened to Mom?"
"I know a little. Don't worry about it, just hurry home after school. Do you want me to send the driver to pick you up?" Jiang Jingxiu asked.
"No, no, I'll take the bus back myself. I still want to hang out with Qian Xiaoguo," Mianmian replied.
"Alright, then be careful. Call Dad if anything comes up."
"You didn't answer when I called you. If I were really in danger, what would be the use of calling you?" Mianmian couldn't help but retort.
"You're in danger?" Jiang Jingxiu's voice immediately rose a few octaves.
"I was just giving an example. Okay, I won't talk to you anymore. I'm going shopping with Xiaoguo." Mianmian patted her chest, feeling a sense of lingering fear, realizing she had almost let slip. Her father was indeed too sharp.